Contracts Administrator
Karman Space & Defense
SUMMARY
The contracts administrator will assist in the new contracts, proposals, and sales orders process. Reporting directly to the contracts manager, this position will support multiple levels within the organization, helping to drive new business opportunities.
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement*
GENERAL SKILLS AND APTITUDE
- A person of high integrity with a positive temperament/attitude toward their co-workers,
- customers and to the work itself.
- High Attention to Detail
- Skilled in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly.
- Self-Starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to analyze and provide solutions to issues at hand.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Sales Order Entry in existing ERP System
- Interacting with Finance/accounting to resolve invoice/payment issues based on contractual terms.
- Completion of Representations and Certifications for Customers.
- Proposal log creation and updating to track proposal activity and submittals.
- Proposal review to ensure appropriate language and proposed terms are adequate.
- Formal submittal of proposals to Government and Commercial customers.
- Drafting of Contract/PO acceptance letters.
- Contract/Purchase Order review regarding Terms and Conditions, Delivery Dates,
- Performance Based Payments Schedules, etc.
- Knowledge of standard contractual Terms and Conditions for Government Contracts including FAR, DFAR and ITAR as well as commercial terms is desired.
- Small Business Program Administration.
- Review of Non-Disclosure Agreements.
- Metric Reporting.
- General Administrative duties.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Associate Degree in Business Administration (or equivalent) or higher
Minimum 3 years' experience in a contract related role
Must be a U.S. citizen
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
